Employment Lawyer

Martin Searle Solicitors; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

EOT Bonus

Purpose driven firm

Friendly team environment

Holiday increase

Discounted classes and gyms

Training and CPD

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Brighton location

Staff nights out

Job summary

Martin Searle Solicitors in Brighton are seeking an experienced Employment Law Solicitor, in-house Counsel, Barrister, Legal Executive or Case Worker to join our Employment Law team. You will advise employees and employers on a full range of employment issues, and bring and defend complex discrimination cases.

You should be a strong communicator and team player, with law-firm experience and the ability to sign off Settlement Agreements.

Qualifications

• Experience of working at a law firm.
• Signing off Settlement Agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of Employment Law for employees and employers.
• Bring and defend complex discrimination cases.
• Carry out advocacy to at least Case Management stage; Judicial Mediations and Final Hearings desirable.

Job description

Location:Brighton with hybrid/ flexible working

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

Deadline: 5pm on Monday 28 September 2026

We are looking to employ an experienced Employment Law Solicitor, in-house Counsel / Barrister, Legal Executive or Case Worker to join our Employment Law team. We predominantly advise employees but also work with employers on a full range of employment issues and have a national reputation for campaigning for equality in the workplace. You will enjoy all aspects of Employment Law as well as bringing and defending complex discrimination cases.

You need to be a good communicator and team player who is committed to providing a high-quality service to all our clients. You must have experience of working at a law firm and signing off Settlement Agreements.

You must also be proficient at using IT and case management systems and able to carry out your own advocacy to at least Case Management stage. It is desirable that you advocate at Judicial Mediations and Final Hearings.

We are an equal opportunities employer and will consider applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. We are about to become an Employee-Owned Law Firm.

Benefits

• Opportunities for progression and career development
• Potential to earn tax-free EOT Bonus
• Working for a purpose driven campaigning law firm
• Friendly team environment
• Holiday increase based on length of service
• Access to discounted classes and gyms
• Commitment to training and continuing professional development
• Employee pension scheme with employer contributions
• Brighton location
• Regular staff nights out funded by the firm

Why work at Martin Searle Solicitors?

We are an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked community law firm dedicated to making a difference to our community. We promote equality of opportunity and diversity in our workplace and for our clients. We frequently take on complex and high-profile cases, including our recent case representing a teacher who was being discriminated against due to his autism diagnosis, which was widely reported in the press. We believe actions speak louder than words and are well known for our campaigns to increase access to justice and to stamp out discrimination in the workplace. Our supportive employment environment is an ideal fit for talented lawyers who want to make a positive difference.